Massage Sheet Draping - Supine, Prone & Side-lying Positions

There are many sheet draping and folding techniques to learn from. Hopefully you will pick up a few new techniques on how to properly drape your clients in this video, as well as how to fold those awkward fitted sheets. Especially with new clients, knowing how to properly drape helps you earn their respect and they may become a regular client.
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[@antonschwarz6179]

An absolute professional,Love it ❤️

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Anton schwarz I appreciate that!!!

[@dminter1234]

i was taught to always have the client roll towards me, as you dont want them to roll off the table. By rolling towards you, you can control how far they roll towards the edge. As a male massage therapist, I have had a few female clients who remain completely dressed during the massage. I tell them that is fine, and I will work with whatever they are comfortable with, on the other hand I have come in to the room with a client not covered at all with the top sheet. I always remind them that it is there for their comfort, should they wish to use it. I am comfortable either way.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Richard Davis-Minter whatever works for you is good. We all have different approaches. In 31yrs I’ve never had a client roll off table😂. Thank God. I know what you mean about walking in to clients not draped! Or fully dressed. I will not allow anyone to be nude on the table without being draped. Some prefer a towel & I’m glad to use that too. I just find the sheets easier to work with because I do a lot of specific work & use sideline a lot. You can’t sideline with a towel! Thanks for your comment

[@octomet1]

Another great video by Massage Therapeutics! Instructive, smart and useful. Can't wait to see future ones!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Cris Lem thank you very much! I was surprised that people requested draping. I’m sure we all have different techniques to drape. Some people use towels too. I prefer sheets because it’s easier to drape sideline with sheets. Thanks for the comments

[@massagewithmike]

Very true she’s awesome!!

[@ngamaasaurio1752]

Thank you so much for this lessons 💓💓

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You're so welcome!

[@jitinpal8376]

It's being my honour if I could be your student. I'm also massage therapist. But you teach me alot whenever I see your videos . And I feel that I need lots of things to refresh that I almost forgot.. about theory part.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Jitin Pal we all need a be reminded sometimes. I’m still learning too. It is my honor if you will be my student. I welcome students! Thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@mememe2223]

The way how you manage sheet makes your client feel more comfortable and safe, meanwhile, convenient for a good manage practice. Get a bolster for arms, pillow for head, wedge for back and cervical tower ready for different clients/different positions. Thanks Maria for the good advice. (Dimple’s Day 63 check in ----A virtuous man speaks only good, does only good, sees only good)

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

When your clients feels safe & comfortable they will be able to relax & concentrate on their healing ❤️‍🩹 wether it’s physical or emotional

[@RahulKumar-fz3qy]

Awesome video! I really like your videos, they're not only about massages but about how to handle a client, comfort, and knowledge, which you get by experiences. Thanks for teaching these ideas, they are good when you have to give massages on a rooftop. Thanks again! greetings from Varanasi!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Rahul Kumar you are very welcome and thank you for the positive feedback. Forgive my ignorance because I don’t know where is Varanasi? You massage on the rooftop? It sounds interesting. I wish I could see a picture. I like to learn about what therapist do around the world!

[@RahulKumar-fz3qy]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Varanasi is one of the famous cities in India, right now the temperature is really high, 44°c so there is no setup , it's too hot, but winter is here very pleasant here so we do rooftop set up. If you Google massages at the ghats in Varanasi, you would find a lot of people getting massages in open areas.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Rahul Kumar welcome from 🇮🇳 India! It is very 🥵 hot there. What kind of massage do you do in India?

[@RahulKumar-fz3qy]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 mostly I do mix massages, I know Swedish , deep tissue and Ayurvedic massage. There are a lot of kinds of massages in India practice, mostly masseurs do Ayurvedic treatments,

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Rahul Kumar that’s awesome! I too do a combination of Swedish, neuromuscular, medical and I use aroma therapy. I wish I knew Ayurvedic! That’s awesome that you know that! Thanks for sharing.

[@dansmith6856]

You’re a saint! Thanks for the video. 👏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Dan Smith you’re so sweet. If you ask my kids I’m sure they won’t agree lol 😂. You are very welcome.

[@calleerobinson6128]

Oh man, it is crazy how different people learn haha. There is no drape we don't tuck or else it could move, and we were taught never ever ever to have the client roll away from us, because then we aren't there to stop them from rolling over the table if they go too far, we also have to hold the sheets for them - so they could never come off while rolling. Just food for thought! especially if you are working with an elderly person or pregnant person-you don't want them falling off the table

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate the feedback! You’re correct in that we all teach differently. In 33 years I’ve never had anyone roll or fall off the table🤣. However with my elderly clients I do have them roll towards me so they can feel more secure. This is good when we can exchange ideas!

[@andrescolucci6338]

Muchas gracias!! Genia!!! Y muchas gracias por traducirrr, la sigo desde Argentina!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Bienvenido a mi canal querido Andres desde Argentina! Me encanta la gente de Argentina son muy cariñosos y alegres! Mil gracias por tú apoyo también. Por favor comparte cuando puedas. Gracias 🤗❤️🙏

[@lucyrosales9797]

I feel very to blessed to found you an your videos, I'm actually studing at a massage school, well is a corse but your tecniques are MUCH very well explained 💖💖 thanks you have now a new subcriber

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Welcome to my channel & congratulations on your new studies! Good luck in school 🙏🤗❤️

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loving this channel! I swear i forgot everything since school. I wasn't able to go into the field like i wanted since i got carjacked and injured right after taking the test. but I appreciate this lady and her valuable knowledge

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Wow that is a scary story. You actually got carjacked? I’m glad this is a refresher course for all of us that forget! Sometimes I have to watch my own videos to review before I teach 😂😂 so you’re not alone in this. I have all the A&P & kinesiology reviews too! Best of luck to you & hope you are well! Create a great day

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[@mitcheroar]

This is so informative! Thank you for this knowledge!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Mitchell Rohrbaugh you’re very welcome Mitchell. So are you afraid to say in public that I’m your instructor 😂. That you have the best teacher for A&P that I’m your favorite. That you love my class etc. I don’t want to give you any ideas or anything. Just saying 😂

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@deaderanunn1502]

OMG!this video is the best! Thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@conimaquilishuat4268]

Thank you!! I just started massage school and I feel I have to practice on this! Gracias

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@lourdescarrasq5195]

Exelente video!! Gracias Maria!!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Lourdes Carrasq de nada! Saludos!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Lourdes Carrasq con mucho cariño lo hago

[@shaivlog5662]

Thank u for this..I learn a lot😊

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Chechai Rekinaf I’m so glad! I wasn’t sure about this video because I didn’t want to insult anyone because I though viewers would be like “we all know how to do this”. However I had a few requests.

[@luoco9839]

María, muchas gracias por presentar ésta valiosa información! Recibe como siempre bendiciones desde México para ti y toda tu familia y equipo de trabajo.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Lu Oco muchas gracias. Para mańana ya debe de tener subtítulos en Español! Hay me avisas cuando los veas. Gracias.

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Lu Oco me da gusto. Casi todos tienen subtítulos pero tengo que ver para el futuro porque me están saliendo muy caros. 😢. Espero poder teniendo subtítulos en Español

[@patriciabargamento4428]

This video is very informative. Thank you for this!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@lmno13]

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@jaynegreen1230]

Thank you for your expertise xxx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are welcome 🙏

[@joeytampos4366]

I hope you can do more technniques with muscles drawing thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

joey tampos yes I will. I’m alternating and making videos that have been requested too! Thank you

[@joeytampos4366]

thank you so much it is really a big help for us therapist here and also if you could do a gua sha technique more..will love to see that..thank you and God bless you more.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

joey tampos another for the list of to do videos. Gua sha. Thank you!!!

[@sandapseepady4161]

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you!!! I guess being a therapist for 32 years should make me a dr! 😂🤗

[@misukyake6115]

Excelente trabajo ! Gracias.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Misuky Aké mil gracias!!! 🤗

[@andreaquirozv.6746]

Thank you so much for a wonderful class!! my brother would said LEAVE THE CHONES ON!! :) BESITOS Y BENDICIONES..

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Haha. It depends on the comfort level of the client. If you want deep hip rotator & glute works it’s best to have them off. However some clients are shy (not many of them)

[@berthadunn9841]

Thank you for all you wonderful videos, I have gained much knowledge from them. I have a few clients who prefer to do undress totally. How would i drape? To fully respect their privacy and Also that I feel comfortable.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you for your compliment. Most of my clients undress completely because I do a lot of specific work. Especially on the low back. In my intake interview I explain what I will be doing & give them the option to undress completely or leave their underwear on. It’s up to them. This video shows how to drape on all positions and you can always tuck in the sheet to make them feel comfortable. As long as you’re comfortable they will pick up on that too and relax. Reassuring a nervous client helps. I have not had many issues with this throughout my practice. Good luck

[@victoriabuitrago8190]

Que genial gracias.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

viviana Buitrago de nada!!!

[@joymatisse3628]

Thanks for the this video great tips

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Joy Matisse you are very welcome 🙏🏼

[@malikadavis9512]

hmm no access to greater trochanter. could be higher but you wouldn't want shove and tuck that far up toward groin

[@softballpanther17]

Sorcery! Everyone knows fitted sheets are impossible to fold! lol

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

softballpanther17 hahahaha 😂👍

[@Lollita23]

Totally!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

lime& salt I like your name Lime & Salt! Is that how you drink your tequila? Just curious about such a great creative name

[@Orisabunmii]

I fold my sheets just like that.

[@nesquix_]

Hi Maria. Can I clarify what type of sheets you use? Is it a single bed fitted sheet and single bed size flat sheet? Thank you

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Hello Emma I appreciate the question. Yes I use a regular set of twin fitted sheets. Which includes the fitted, flat & pillow case which I use for the bolster pillows. Create a great day

[@Karabeloved1]

Thank you for showing how to drape the leg in prone position. I’m petite and my instructor taught me to lift at the knee. I tried this with dumb ass bf and couldn’t lift him.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

😂🤣. When we are petite we have different adjustments to make. We don’t have the leverage that tall people do. We learn to work smarter not harder 😉. I haven’t had a comment on this video for a long time so thank you very much for taking the time!!!! Create a great day and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Karabeloved1]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 You’re so welcome! You have Merry Christmas as well! Also God bless you with your practice!

[@jaymidiaz5126]

Where do you get your scrubs? Those are awesome!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

jaymi diaz thank you! I’m a Star Wars fan! I bought them last year at Walmart. I hope they still have some.

[@madzia-lenara3619]

What size sheets are you using? Thank you.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Madzia-Lena Ra. All my sheets are twin size sets. There’s a long twin size which is what I usually buy. I wait until they’re on sale at either JCPenney or Target. These are Jcpenneys special 🤗

[@purplebunnyz]

Do you use twin-size bed sheets?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes!!!

[@cameliamihoc8763]

🤗

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Camelia Mihoc 🤗🙏🏼

[@priscillaapril8359]

What wedge did you use?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

It is a special cut foam wedge. Massage warehouse carries them. Stay healthy and strong

[@leeroquemore8713]

What about the clients who have no problem being naked? Serious question by the way.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

There’s plenty of them around however our state license does not allow it so I just say “if you’re not draped I can’t work on you”. You can use a large towel during the summer if that’s cooler for them. But never have a naked person on your table!!!

[@leeroquemore8713]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Makes sense. Moral and hygiene purposes I guess 👍

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@leeroquemore8713 good question too. Thank you

[@haroldsimpson8422]

Amazing video, as a student who is in clinicals, my draping is not my string suit. I diaper diaper, and I hope to use your tips going forward so I can add to my 🧰.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

It’s always good to have more tools in your bag! You sound like you are very resourceful!!! Thanks for the comment

[@jsantana2503]

Maria where in EP are you located? I would love to receive a massage from you if possible

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

J Sosa do you live in El Paso?

[@jsantana2503]

Massage Therapeutics Yes!!! I do indeed

[@saritaylor3648]

Sweetheart love ur channel by the way . Impressive. What do u do if someone has a fair amount of pain and they expect you to work miracles . How do u explain to them u r not sure of results

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

sari taylor Thank you for the compliment. I just explain the Physiology of how muscles heal. That they heal on their own & we assist them by increasing the blood flow to the area. Blood flow brings nutrients & oxygen to the muscles so it’s like food for the muscles. If a muscle has been ischemic (lack of blood flow) for a while it takes time for it to heal itself. As massage therapist we assist the body to heal itself. I hope this helps you. I also tell them “you didn’t get like this overnight”. Healing is a process.

[@saritaylor3648]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 thx sweets for such a detailed reply xo

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

sari taylor you’re very welcome 😊

[@ngamaasaurio1752]

Where are you located?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Texas

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 do you do lessons if someone want to learn?

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@@ngamaasaurio1752 unfortunately I’m only teaching for the college. I’m sorry

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[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

now I assume after you've gone through all that effort to fluff your sheets spreading just that you're able to just lay the blanket on the table and slowly unfold it if not to disturb the dust when you have a client present

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I am sorry I am not understanding your comments. It’s been over a year since I did this video & I don’t recall all that I did. Where are you from?

[@jacquelynleblanc5806]

She does good draping, my only issue is the side lying draping of the arm and back that she did. Imagine that was a woman on the table and she tucked into the table near the woman's chest. Awkward.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Jacquelyn LeBlanc if it was a female you drape accordingly. Never near the chest nor groin area. Thanks for voicing your concerns & I’m glad you know not to tuck near the breast. Obviously this was a male model.

[@ritaoshun]

Blesing

[@marianatera631]

Goddess Oshun Thank you for the blessings & back at you 🙏🏼

[@ludwigvonn9889]

Isnt draping just a waste of time? All you need are two towels to cover the chest and the private area. I dont even like when im covered in bed, let alone at a therapist, feels very restricting and messy. I tell my clients that i do a much better work without the covering sheet..they literally dont care about it - just do your job well.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Ludwig Vonn we all have different preferences for draping. When I first started massage 31yrs ago I used to use large beach towels however that was for straight up Swedish massage. As I grew & learned specific modalities I started stretching & doing specific work. Using sideline for rotator cuff injuries or hip it’s difficult to drape property. Not everyone is as carefree. There’s still a lot of people that are modest and don’t feel comfortable being exposed. I find that men are more comfortable since most of them grew up with locker room or military backgrounds. I find that The towels are bulky to drape with & it’s very difficult to do good stretches when using towels. Thanks for sharing your points of view

[@ludwigvonn9889]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Locker room or military background, that is a very good point, i am both of those, so it probably affects my point of view. Also yeah, i only had swedish massage in mind when commenting. Other types of bodywork definitely require different draping. I might steal that beach towel idea, it never crossed my mind, so silly lol.. Thanks for the answer.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Ludwig Vonn I’m glad you understand why I use sheets. I think it’s a good idea to learn other points of view because that’s how we grow & learn from each other. I really appreciate your comments & the discussion. I love open minded people without insulting anyone’s differences. We all have different experiences. Thanks for taking the time to converse

[@ludwigvonn9889]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Sheets are the industry standard, cant argue with that anyway. Its just not my thing. The videos you guys make are really good and i'm thankful for being able to learn from you. We all need more positive things in our lives... Thank you too ;)

[@ludwigvonn9889]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Sheets are the industry standard, cant argue with that anyway. Its just not my thing. The videos you guys make are really good and i'm thankful for being able to learn from you. We all need more positive things in our lives... Thank you too ;)

[@JoePAcalaughs]

You exposed your client. Careful with all that air fluff on the sidelying drape.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Omg 😮